Confronting the ‘sustainable-growth’ fallacy impeding the realization of sustainable development and sustainable cities

Sustainability 4.0 (S4.0) enables sustainable development through intelligent technologies to meet economic, environmental and social demands. The main objective of this article is to propose a framework for developing S4.0 in sectors of Triple Helix (TH) (Government, Organizations and Academy). The framework consists of benchmarking of policies and initiatives from the Science-Technology Scenario in S4.0 (STS-S4.0) and the author's experience. The STS-4.0 is a snapshot of relevant initiatives from the countries that performed best in science and technology in S4.0. This work uses the methods of bibliometric studies and content analysis of scientific articles from the Scopus database and patents publications from the Orbit database. This research resulted in a total of 19 propositions for developing sustainability through I4.0. Of these, eight are for Government, six for Organizations and five for Academy. The main scientific contribution of this work is to expand and deepen the recent block of knowledge on S4.0. As for the applied contribution, this work contributes to the conscious and sustainable development of humanity through the technological elements of I4.0, contributing to the achievement of the following SDGs proposed by the UN: 9 (Industries, Innovation and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 13 (Climate Action). The main novelty of this article is the creation of paths for Government, Organizations and Academy to interactively lead the development of global sustainability through the smart technologies of I4.0.

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Sustainable Development in EU Countries in the Framework of the Europe 2020 Strategy

Processes ◽

10.3390/pr9030443 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 443

Author(s):

Elena Širá ◽

Rastislav Kotulič ◽

Ivana Kravčáková Vozárová ◽

Monika Daňová

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Eu Countries ◽

Europe 2020 ◽

Europe 2020 Strategy ◽

The Baltic

The Europe 2020 Strategy was proposed with a long-term vision to ensure prosperity, development, and competitiveness for the member countries. This strategy is divided into three main areas named “growth”. One of these is sustainable growth. This is an area of sustainability, where the partial targets are referred to as the “20-20-20 approach”, and includes a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, an increase in energy efficiency, and the sharing of renewable energy sources. However, questions arise, including: How do member states meet these targets? Which countries are leaders in this area? According to these stated questions, the aim of this article is to assess how EU countries are meeting the set targets for sustainable growth resulting from the Europe 2020 strategy and to identify the countries with the best results in this area. We looked for answers to these questions in the analysis of sustainable indicators, which were transformed into a synthetic measure for comparability of the resulting values. Finally, we identified the Baltic states, Nordic countries (European Union members), Romania, and Croatia as the best countries in fulfilling the sustainable growth aims. As sustainable development and resource efficiency are crucial areas for the future, it is important to consider these issues.

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Civic Education for Sustainable Development

Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education ◽

10.2478/dcse-2013-0001 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 5-22

Author(s):

Bernhard Ohlmeier

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Civic Education ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Good Governance ◽

Education For Sustainable Development ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Education For Sustainability ◽

German Development ◽

Political Dimension ◽

Economic Productivity

Abstract Education for sustainable development (ESD) often fails to consider the political dimension. To address this gap, this paper focuses on a specific political approach to ESD. The model presented is derived from the four sustainable growth targets of German Development Policy. Instead of relying on a neo-classical or neo-liberal economic paradigm, however, the goals of social justice, environmental sustainability, economic productivity and good governance are interpreted using a sustainability model. This model is anchored in a steady-state economy that has overcome the myth of unlimited material growth and seeks to stay within the limits of the planet's resources. The preconditions of good governance are outlined, and it is described how the state and civil society can contribute to this normative goal. In addition to social, ecological, economic and political components, the presented model for civic education for sustainability considers conflicts between different development components and the need for horizontal and vertical coherence. In conclusion, the paper shows that civic education for sustainability must aim to produce informed and empowered global citizens. Citizens should have the ability to employ their knowledge and skills responsibly through local and global civic involvement while also remaining aware of their own interests. Furthermore, it falls to educational policy makers to create national as well as international organisational structures that facilitate civic ESD.

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The Role of EU Innovation Policies in the Sustainable Development of the Energy Sector

Studia Universitatis Babe-Bolyai Oeconomica ◽

10.1515/subboec-2017-0006 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 62 (2) ◽

pp. 3-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Olesea Sirbu ◽

Rodica Crudu ◽

Augustin Ignatov

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Energy Sector ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

The European Union ◽

Demographic Pressure ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Global Power ◽

Energy Domain ◽

The Impact

Abstract In the present conditions when the demographic pressure upon the environment is higher than ever, the humanity faces the challenge of sustainability. Namely the sustainability of human activities is important and nothing can assure it better than sustainable energy supplies. The European Union is the leading global power in terms of adjusting its policies to increase innovation to assure a sustainable growth of its energy sector as a key to an advanced economic system. The present research focuses on the impact of European Union policies on the sustainable development of its energy sector by analyzing quantitatively and qualitatively various indicators intended to offer a throughout insight. The results obtained focus on the identification of the main innovation paradigms; the description of the main modern environmental challenges, especially in the energy domain; the determination of the relation between innovation and energy sustainability, and its analysis at the level of European Union.

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The Role of a Geographic Information System (GIS) in the Sustainability of Export Pipeline Projects

4th International Pipeline Conference, Parts A and B ◽

10.1115/ipc2002-27281 ◽

2002 ◽

Author(s):

Patricia C. Wild ◽

Jennifer Barringer ◽

William Lukens

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Corporate Culture ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Social Progress ◽

Energy Industry ◽

Development Economic ◽

Market Place ◽

Gis Technology ◽

Bottom Line ◽

Pipeline Systems

Sustainable development in the energy industry is rapidly expanding beyond the conceptual stage. Policies addressing the three principles of Sustainable Development (economic growth, environmental protection, and social progress) are being established and strategies to execute these policies are being developed and implemented in the field. Export pipeline projects provide a wide variety of applications for the three elements of sustainable development. Properly designed, installed and operated pipeline systems enable the energy industry to deliver hydrocarbon products to the market place in a way that delivers economic rewards while preserving the integrity of the environment and surrounding communities and their ways of life. Conoco is developing a strong corporate culture around sustainable development; and, pipeline systems play a vital role in delivering the triple bottom line results for our stakeholders. This paper will present some of the key focal points used by Conoco Inc. in pipeline project development. It proposes GIS technology to make pipeline projects a contributor to sustainable growth success.

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Políticas públicas e desenvolvimento urbano sustentável

Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente ◽

10.5380/dma.v9i0.3077 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Paulo Rolando De LIMA ◽

Eduardo L. KRÜGER

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Spatial Distribution ◽

Public Policies ◽

Sustainable Cities ◽

Agenda 21 ◽

Urban Sustainable Development ◽

Environmental Objectives ◽

The City ◽

Future Condition

Considerando que o processo de desenvolvimento urbano implica na multiplicação dos impactos ambientais decorrentes do assentamento humano sobre a área de influência da cidade e a existência de diretrizes de ação visando à promoção da sustentabilidade urbana na Agenda 21 brasileira, bem como nas disposições do Estatuto da Cidade, especialmente no que se refere aos objetivos da política urbana, garantia do direito a cidades sustentáveis, planejamento do desenvolvimento urbano, estudo de impacto de vizinhança e ao Plano Diretor, o trabalho aponta possibilidades de efetivação destas diretrizes e dispositivos legais no gerenciamento urbano por meio de políticas públicas locais no âmbito dos transportes, habitação e uso do solo. Tais políticas deverão estar dirigidas a objetivos ambientais definidos em função do grau de qualidade ambiental urbana presente e da eqüidade da sua distribuição espacial, visando a uma situação futura desejada. Public policies and urban sustainable development Abstract Considering that urban development is directly related to the spreading of environmental impacts caused by human settlements within city limits and the existence of directives in the Brazilian Agenda 21 regarding the promotion of urban sustainability, as well as the content of the City Statute regarding urban policies towards sustainable cities and urban planing, this study presents possibilities of implementing directives and legal measures for urban management by means of local public policies concerning transportation, habitation and land use. Such policies should be directed towards environmental objectives, defined with regard to the present urban environmental quality and spatial distribution, aiming at a desired future condition.

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Pruning the Money-Tree to Ensure Sustainable Growth: Facilitating Sustainable Development Through Market-Based Instruments

Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal/Potchefstroomse Elektroniese Regsblad ◽

10.17159/1727-3781/2006/v9i3a2827 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 87

Author(s):

AR Paterson

Keyword(s):

Waste Water ◽

South Africa ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Market Failure ◽

Water Discharge ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Significant Shift ◽

Policy Paper ◽

Environmental Objectives

There is growing global recognition that market-based instruments (MBI), such as environmentally-related taxes, levies and user-charges, are viable tools for facilitating environmental management and, ultimately, sustainable development. These instruments seek to correct market failure to value, or accurately value, environmental goods and services that consequently lead to environmental concerns being accorded insufficient consideration in everyday market activities. South Africa has introduced various MBI, largely in the form of environmentally-related taxes pertaining to mining, agriculture, electricity supply, water supply, waste water discharge and various products such as fuel and plastic shopping bags. The primary rationale underlying the introduction of these instruments has been revenue generation. Government has, however, acknowledged that MBI have potential to achieve other objectives, namely to mould human behaviour, encourage more efficient resource use and improve actual environmental outcomes. In an effort to facilitate further debate on the issue, the National Treasury recently published a draft policy paper titled A Framework for Considering Market-Based Instruments to Support Environmental Fiscal Reform in South Africa. The Draft Policy Paper reflects a significant shift in fiscal policy and provides four broad tax reform options that could contribute towards meeting both fiscal and environmental objectives, namely: reforming existing environmentally-related taxes and charges in the transport and solid waste sectors; introducing new environmentally-related taxes in the electricity and waste water sectors; reforming legal aspects of non-environmentally-related taxes with perverse environmental incentives and creating incentives to improve environmental outcomes. This article briefly considers each of the above options set out in the Draft Policy Paper by focusing on the following questions: Why has there been a shift toward the use of MBI to achieve environmental outcomes? To what extent are they used currently in South Africa? What are the options for extending their use in South Africa? What are the prerequisites for their successful implementation?

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Qual o papel dos indicadores como instrumento de governança para auxiliar as cidades a se tornarem mais sustentáveis?

Revista de Administração da UFSM ◽

10.5902/1983465935207 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 580

Author(s):

Tatiana Soares Viana Ribeiro ◽

Tatiana Tucunduva Philippi Cortese ◽

Cláudia Terezinha Kniess ◽

Diego De Melo Conti

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Sustainable Cities ◽

Urban Services ◽

The Government

Cities need continual improvements as they grow, and the government needs to create the means to meet this demand. To assist in sustainable development for communities, ISO 37120 was created to focus on cities, with indicators for urban services and quality of life. This article seeks to understand if Indicators for Sustainable Cities can help Governance make more assertive decisions and improve the residents’ quality of life.

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The Challenges of Sustainable Business Development in the Post-Industrial Society in the First Half of the 21st Century

Managerial Strategies for Business Sustainability During Turbulent Times - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2716-9.ch001 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 1-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vasja Roblek ◽

Ivan Erenda ◽

Maja Meško

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

21St Century ◽

Business Models ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Industrial Society ◽

Sustainable Business ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Non Profit ◽

Post Industrial

The purpose of the chapter is to find out the meaning of the sustainable development in the post-industrial society in the first half of the 21st century. The financial crisis that started in 2008 is an indicator of how short-term profitability mindsets and related strategies, policies and actions of individuals and individual organizations can cause global economic, ecological and ethical crises. These events have contributed to the judgement that most organizations operate on business models that are not sustainable. The conceptual content contributes to the ongoing discussion about the increasingly important role of sustainable development as a major concern for the profit and non-profit sector that wish to develop the policies that will enable low but sustainable growth of society.

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Sustainable Consumption Trends in the World in the Context of Green Economy and Sustainability

Sustainable Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-3817-2.ch071 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 1605-1624

Author(s):

Seda Yıldırım ◽

Durmuş Çağrı Yıldırım ◽

Ayfer Gedikli

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Economic Performance ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Sustainable Consumption ◽

Life Quality ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Green Economy ◽

Economic Policies ◽

The World

Nowadays, sustainable growth and development are main economic policies for the countries all over the world. Decreasing natural resources, deepening environmental pollution and global warming problems are red alert of our planet. Every single country on the earth has the responsibility to protect our planet. So, increasing environmental awareness caused new tendencies in consumer behaviors. Countries aim not to pollute or harm the environment while improving their economic performance and life quality by green economy. Besides, by sustainable consumption, it is aimed to support personal sustainable development. In this context, sustainable consumption trends and the reflections of green economy applications in the world will be discussed in this chapter. In addition, developed countries and developing countries will be compared with each other through results of global ecological footprint.

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